Endorsements
Jeannie Malik
Atascadero Citizen of the Year (2018)
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"Roni is a well-respected leader and will be an excellent addition to the Atascadero School Board. She is honest, competent and inspiring, with a proven record of success supporting our Atascadero schools and affiliated organizations with her time, wisdom and expertise. I enthusiastically endorse Roni as a School Board Trustee.”
Charlie Perryess
Retired Teacher & Camp Director of Cuesta College for Kids
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​"Roni is smart, caring, and engaged. She listens well and she makes things happen. School district politics so often leave out the most important folks in the district - the students. Roni will help keep the focus where the focus belongs."
Shauna Schimmelpfenning
AUSD Teacher
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"I proudly endorse Roni DeCoster for AUSD school board. I have had the honor of collaborating with her throughout many of my 30 years of teaching, both as a parent and an involved PTA leader. I hope you will join me and vote for Roni DeCoster."
Carrie McGrath
Colleague/Volunteer
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"Please join me in voting for Roni DeCoster! I have served on the board of the Atascadero High School PTSA and the Greyhounds Choir Boosters with her. I have seen first hand her integrity and hard work for the students of Atascadero. She is thoughtful and compassionate and will be a voice for all."
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Melanie Karp
Retired AUSD Principal & Teacher
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"I have had the pleasure of working with Roni for several years on CAPS. She has been an integral part of the committee as she served in several leadership capacities throughout the years. She was instrumental in applying for nonprofit status and kept us afloat as treasurer. Her spirit is infectious as she is clever with words and creative in new innovative ideas. She will bring all of these talents to the AUSD board. I hightly recommend that the community votes for Roni in November."
Felisha Imhoff
Colleague/Volunteer
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“I have had the pleasure to work side by side with Roni on many different organizations (CAPS, PTSA, Grad Nite and more). Anything that Roni does, she gives 150% and always has the students and staff as her primary focus. Roni will be a great asset to the AUSD School Board and community."
Carrie White
Colleague/Volunteer
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"I am proud to endorse Roni DeCoster for the Atascadero School Board. She is not just a dedicated parent, but also a passionate advocate for our students. What truly sets her apart is her commitment to fostering an environment where every student can thrive, regardless of their interests or abilities. She believes in providing equal opportunities for all students to succeed. I have no doubt that with Roni DeCoster on the Atascadero School Board, we will see a stronger, more inclusive, and well-rounded educational experience for all of our students. I wholeheartedly support Roni DeCoster and encourage you to vote for her this election."
Tami Gunther
Former AUSD Trustee
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"I know Roni from being on committees with her while I was on the Board. I really think Roni is a great choice! She's an excellent listener, does her research, and asks great questions. She has also been supportive of the Superintendent, which I truly appreciate."
Bethany Fisher
Colleague/Volunteer
"I am supporting Roni DeCoster and her candidacy for Atascadero school board. One of the things I have always admired about Roni is the enormous energy she brings to school issues. She is truly passionate about the students and teachers in our community. School officials, parents, and students have gotten used to seeing her turn up regularly in various volunteer capacities. I have worked on school committees with Roni and can attest to her being energetic, smart, and deeply committed to the students of Atascadero!"
Melinda Kirkland
Colleague/Volunteer
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"Roni is an amazing human being and dedicated volunteer. She can always be counted on to go the extra mile for kids and is caring, organized, and ultra-responsible. I cannot think of a better candidate for school board."
May Nunes
AUSD Teacher & Parent
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“I have worked side by side with Roni for nearly 14 years. I trust her with a district of kids because she has shown over and over she is about doing what is right for the kids, not a political agenda."
Jeannie Malik
Atascadero Citizen of the Year (2018)
Donn Clickard
Former Atascadero Unified School District Trustee
Tami Gunther
Former Atascadero Unified School District Trustee
Mary Strobridge
Cuesta College Trustee
Susan Funk
Atascadero City Council Mayor Pro Tem
May Nunes
Atascadero Unified School District Teacher and Parent
Melanie Karp
Retired AUSD Principal and Teacher
Charlie Perryess
Retired Teacher and Camp Director of Cuesta College for Kids
Beth Klemm
Bethany Fisher
Carrie Jones
Carrie McGrath
Carrie White
Chantelle Bunce
Don Ernst
Felisha Imhoff
Ken Haggard & Polly Cooper
Lauren Madonna
Matt Pennon
Melinda Kirkland
Ray and Barbara Weymann
Rita Casaverde
Shauna Schimmelpfenning
Tori Keen
Tracy Ellis-Weit
Vy Pierce
